110 years ago

nov. 4, 1915

Marion folks were mighty sorry to hear this week of the death of O. Greasart, who came to Marion in 1889 and for more than 25 years conducted a little tailoring shop here.

Edward and Edwin Gardner, twins and orphans of the New York society, were at the hospital this week for throat operations. C.M. Anderson of the same organization also was a patient there Wednesday.

P.F. Friesen of Hillsboro and H.J. Tiemeier of Lincolnville assisted county commissioners in making a regular check of the county treasurer’s books last week. Everything was found to be in fine shape.

Jensen Bros., who ship stuff all over the country, shipped a carload of poultry last Saturday to San Francisco. The world’s fair there simply couldn’t be closed without help from Marion.

A hundred men and boys met together Monday evening at a father and son banquet planned by the local YMCA.

Mrs. Poundstone’s sister, Mrs. Fey, who was visiting here, sang a solo Sunday morning at the Methodist church. She has a very clear, strong, and pleasing soprano voice, and her singing was very much enjoyed.

Mr. Hanan’s oil wagon turned over the other day back of the Auditorium, where he was delivering gasoline, but not much damage was done.